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Owens Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 81 students in Owens Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Owens Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
81 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Owens Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1467 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1467 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
17 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
21%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
56%
# Black Students
n/a
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
24 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
30%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
14
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
6
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
4
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
4
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
2
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
2
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,000 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,370 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,000
$19,801
Spending / Student
$29,370
$18,236
Best Owens Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owens Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Owens Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Owens Valley Unified School District?
Owens Valley Unified School District manages 2 public schools serving 81 students.
What is the rank of Owens Valley Unified School District?
Owens Valley Unified School District is ranked #1467 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Owens Valley Unified School District?
32% of Owens Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Owens Valley Unified School District?
Owens Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Owens Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,370 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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